COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Medical İmaging
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
BME 401
Fall
3
0
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to introduce the basic principles and technical specifications of medical imaging systems and their images and computed and mathematical models for digital image processing.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define the basic principles and technical specifications of medical imaging systems,
  • Define the physical principles utilized to form medical images,
  • Recognize the imaging modality of a visualized image,
  • Compare the advantages and drawbacks of different imaging technologies,
  • Analyze the basic image processing methods and the need thereof
Course Description Principles of physics in medical imaging, imaging methods that do and do not utilize X-rays and digital image processing is reviewed by an approach of performance analysis on system basis.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Medical Imaging
2 Radiography and Mammography Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 2)
3 Computed Tomography - I Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 3)
4 Computed Tomography - II Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 3)
5 Ultrasound Imaging, Doppler Imaging and Echocardiography Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 6)
6 Mid-Term Exam
7 Magnetic Resonance Imaging - I Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 4)
8 Magnetic Resonance Imaging - II Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 4)
9 Nuclear Medicine Imaging Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 5)
10 Mid-Term Exam
11 Medical Image Processing - I Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 1, 7, 8)
12 Medical Image Processing - II Paul Suetens. Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009 (Ch. 1, 7, 8)
13 Medical Image Archiving and Tele-radiology PACS system and DICOM
14 Emerging Imaging Technologies (Elastography, Photoacoustic Imaging, Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Thermography, Plethysmography) Design of Biomedical Devices and Systems, Paul H. King, Richard C. Fries and Arthur T. Johnson, 4th Edition (Ch. 11, 18)
15 Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Paul Suetens, "Fundamentals of Medical Imaging", Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521519152, 2009. 

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
27
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
15
Final Exams
1
27
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest